Electrical Commissioning Engineer

  • Edwards & Pearce
  • Mar 10, 2026
Seasonal Engineering

Job Description

Our client is a Refinery which is located on the east coast of England in North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The Humber facility include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrodesulfurization, thermal cracking and delayed coking units. The refinery has two coking units with associated calcining plants. This is the only coking refinery in the United Kingdom, and a producer of high-quality specialty graphite and anode-grade petroleum cokes. The refinery also produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. The majority of the light oils produced by the refinery are distributed to customers in the United Kingdom by pipeline, railcar and truck, while the other refined petroleum products are exported throughout the world.

They are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their team on a temporary basis initially covering 12 months but this could continue after. Your job as Electrical Commissioning Engineer will be to ensure that all high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems and equipment are installed, tested, and verified to meet design specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements.
Primary purpose is to lead pre-commissioning (FAT) and commissioning (SAT) activities, troubleshoot issues, and confirm readiness for safe and reliable integration into existing infrastructure and unit startup.

THE ROLE:
Develop commissioning plans and lead the execution of FAT and SAT procedures for HV and LV equipment and distribution systems.
Provide technical support for project electrical Supervisors and Technicians.
Coordinate and lead activities between company Electrical resources and OEM specialists.
Track and resolve TQ's within area of responsibility.
Oversee safe execution of electrical work in the field by ensuring compliance to company HV & LV Safety Rules.
Ensure accurate records are created for commissioning works including the red lining of work packs for as building.
Establish reporting for commissioning activity progress.
Deliver company Authority to Commissioning processes for Electrical.

Standard working hours are 08:00 - 16:30. However, they also have 2 different working patterns as part of the flexible working policy at the business which is available to Agency workers.

THE CANDIDATE:
Experience in the commissioning of HV switchgear, transformers and protection devices.
Experience in the commissioning of Variable Speed Drives.
Extensive electrical experience within the Oil & Gas or Petrochem industries.
Prior Senior Authorised Person status desirable.
Great communicator, team player and self starter.
Degree in Electrical Engineering or extensive experience working as a Commissioning Engineer.
Knowledge of Hazardous areas and types of protection.
Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
Knowledge of 11kV and 415V distribution systems.
Knowledge of discipline specific commissioning practises.

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.